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DDPT026 Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)

Derbyshire Dales District Council

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28 Jan 2025 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire Dales District Council is seeking a qualified and experienced reporting accountant to audit and certify their Housing Benefit (HB) Subsidy Grant claims in England for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. This contract, titled "DDPT026 Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)" and classified under the industry category of accounting and auditing services, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement is conducted under an open procedure with an estimated contract value of £155,000 GBP. The contract period spans 12 months from 5 May 2025 to 4 May 2026, with the potential for extension up to four years in two-year increments. Interested parties must register their interest and submit their tenders electronically by 27 February 2025, 12:00 PM via the Council's e-Tendering system.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those with experience in government subsidies and benefits assurance processes. Firms that are currently registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) and have a track record in providing high-quality audit services would be well-positioned to bid for this contract. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio with a substantial, multi-year project, providing stability and growth potential through recurring work for up to five years, depending on performance and the Council's needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDPT026 Reporting Accountant for Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process (HBAP)

Notice Description

Derbyshire Dales District Council (the Council) requires a suitably experienced and qualified reporting accountant (external auditor) to audit and certify their Housing Benefit (HB) Subsidy Grant claims in England, commencing with the subsidy period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 (equivalent dates for any extension period), to meet the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) requirements to give the DWP assurance of a valid and true claim. The reporting accountant will conduct testing of all Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) aspects of the audit.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Derbyshire Dales District Council (the Council) requires a suitably experienced and qualified reporting accountant (external auditor) to audit and certify their Housing Benefit (HB) Subsidy Grant claims in England, commencing with the subsidy period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 (equivalent dates for any extension period), to meet the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) requirements to give the DWP assurance of a valid and true claim. The reporting accountant will conduct testing of all Housing Benefit Assurance Process (HBAP) aspects of the audit. A condition of participation is that you must be currently registered on the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) register of licensed local auditors Local Auditor Register. The initial contract period is for the audit relating to the housing benefit subsidy claim for 2024/25; the contract is estimated to commence 5 May 2025 and expire 4 May 2026. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to four years in 2 yearly increments subject to satisfactory performance and business needs, to meet the 2025/26, 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 audit requirements. The maximum contract period is five years.

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract for up to 48 Months (4 years) in two 24 month increments subject to satisfactory performance and business needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d6b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002821-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The initial contract period is for 12 months; the contract is estimated to commence 5 May 2025 and expire 4 May 2026. There will be an option to extend the contract for up to four years in 2 yearly increments .

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Derbyshire Dales District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3NN
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Further Information

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